Police were called to Wakeling Road at around 11pm last night after reports of a collision involving a Honda S2000.

Officers found the vehicle had collided with a tree.

The 27-year-old was declared dead at the scene.

His family are currently by supported by specialist officers.

Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have information about it, to come forward,

PC Philip Shaw, from Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with this man’s family who are currently being supported by specially trained Officers.

“We have opened an investigation into the circumstances of this collision and I would ask if anyone witnessed the collision or saw the vehicle in the moments beforehand to contact me on 0161 856 4742.”